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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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Ravensbourne University London

London

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on established, international.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Ravensbourne University London at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Ravensbourne University London both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £2,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £1,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 4 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £29,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £33,000 from Ravensbourne University London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 4 and Ravensbourne University London in 4.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#528
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#53
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
1962
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Ravensbourne University London

83.5%
79.3%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£31,000
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
30.3%

International

International student share

305
90

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
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Ravensbourne University London

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🌐Nepal23.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
  • 🌐Morocco1.1%

Subjects

13 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Ravensbourne University London

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Ravensbourne University London
£17,500

Ravensbourne University London is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Ravensbourne University London
£18,500

Ravensbourne University London is about £1,350 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Ravensbourne University London

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction70%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Architecture

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction73%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Ravensbourne University London: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Ravensbourne University London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £2,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £1,350 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Northumbria University, Newcastle and Ravensbourne University London?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Computing & IT and 1 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Ravensbourne University London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £24,000 from Ravensbourne University London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 84% at Ravensbourne University London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Ravensbourne University London offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Ravensbourne University London?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 58 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, History, Building & Construction, Mathematics and 50 more.

What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Ravensbourne University London teaches 7 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Information Systems, Management, Software Engineering, Creative Arts (General) and Journalism.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses